Licensed clinical social worker recordKansas
Kendra Davis-Leighty, LSCSW, LCSW
Kansas
Licensed social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LSCSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Kansas
- LSCSW, licence LSCSW 4992
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2019021589
- NPI
- 1912447004
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kansas
These details come from information Kendra supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and EMDR
About Kendra
Kendra Davis-Leighty is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kansas and Missouri with five years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her work also touches on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and women's issues.
Kendra centers sessions on what the client brings. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice strengths they already have. Conversations are straightforward and practical. Small steps and clear strategies are used to manage symptoms like panic and ongoing worry.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related reactions and mindfulness tools to reduce stress in daily life. Motivational interviewing helps when people want to clarify goals and find the energy to act.
Kendra has experience addressing relationship friction, communication problems, divorce and separation issues, and forgiveness work. She supports caregivers dealing with burnout and helps people facing midlife or questions about life purpose. Sessions include talk, skill practice, and problem-solving tailored to the situation.
People who choose Kendra can expect practical discussion about current struggles and concrete steps to try between sessions. She works in plain language and focuses on making changes that fit a client's daily life.
BHow sessions work
How Kendra’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and builds on their strengths. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what matters, and helps shape next steps that fit day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going, and uses short exercises and skill practice to reduce symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method some people use for trauma-related reactions; it involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, try methods that match the problem, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to decide whether CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, or another method is most useful.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting people use a quieter space when needed. Discussing scheduling preferences and the kind of session that fits your routine is part of the initial match process.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, aging issues, workplace problems, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, client-centered approach and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques. EMDR and mindfulness are also used when helpful for trauma and stress reduction.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people with panic, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and is listed as licensed in Kansas and Missouri. Services are offered from Kansas as noted in her profile.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the profile. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the plan and location.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers